Required skills

communication teamwork and organisational skills sufficient to

interpret film processing specifications and instructions as required

liaise with other personnel eg editors camera personnel laboratory staff

selfmanagement skills sufficient to

work under pressure

meet deadlines

follow workplace procedures with regard to the safe handling of film and chemicals used to process film eg developer fixer bleach

seek expert assistance when problems arise

technical skills sufficient to use a range of film processing equipment

problem solving skills sufficient to anticipate and deal with minor equipment setup problems

literacy and numeracy skills sufficient to

identify and label accurately source materials and copies

implement accurate logging and filing of film information using relevant file management protocols for specified operating systems

implement and record time codes and timings where relevant

document image and sound components eg completion of logging sheets

interpret manufacturer specifications

interpret chemical labels and material safety data sheets

Required knowledge

industry knowledge

roles and responsibilities of project team members eg laboratory technicians media archivists telecine and video operators

industry terminology relevant to film production and laboratory operations

features of a range of processing software and equipment

film types and their characteristics

OHS requirements as they relate to working for periods of time on closeup work manual handling and chemicals

current film processing techniques and application of different methods

welldeveloped film handling techniques

basic sensitometry as applied to process monitoring

The Evidence Guide provides advice on assessment and must be read in conjunction with the performance criteria required skills and knowledge range statement and the Assessment Guidelines for the Training Package

Overview of assessment

Critical aspects for assessment and evidence required to demonstrate competency in this unit

Evidence of the following is essential

processing of motion picture film that demonstrates

safe handling of hazardous materials and exposed and unexposed film

correct interpretation of job instructions

attention to detail

collaborative approach to work

Context of and specific resources for assessment

Assessment must ensure

practical demonstration of skills within timeframes in a work environment

access to motion picture film processing opportunities together with a reasonable variety of assignments

access to a range of motion picture film processing hardware

access to appropriate learning and assessment support when required

use of culturally appropriate processes and techniques appropriate to the language and literacy capacity of learners and the work being performed

Method of assessment

A range of assessment methods should be used to assess practical skills and knowledge The following examples are appropriate for this unit

direct questioning combined with review of portfolios of evidence and thirdparty workplace reports of onthejob performance

inspection of film processed by the candidate in response to instructions received from a supervisor

observation of the candidate processing film to determine whether correct procedures have been followed

written or verbal questioning to test knowledge as listed in the required skills and knowledge section of this unit

Guidance information for assessment

Holistic assessment with other units relevant to the industry sector workplace and job role is recommended for example

CUFPOSA Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer

CUFPOS301A Prepare motion picture film for printing or transfer

CUFPOSA Print motion picture film

CUFPOS303A Print motion picture film.

Documentation may include:

Film may include:

Equipment may include:

Settings may include:

Processing instructions may include:

Testing may include:

Personnel may include:

Faults may include: